Gothenburg's hottest restaurants

Eye-catching centrepiece

Götaplatsgruppen, who run several famous and successful restaurants in Gothenburg, are also behind this popular Italian on Magasingatan. Housed in a former artillery stable building, Tavolo's menu includes various pasta dishes, pizzas and classic starters such as burrata with tomato and buffalo mozzarella with ciabatta. As you enter the restaurant your gaze immediately falls on the 6800 kilo sculpture of a horse head, a copy of Leonardo da Vinci's Cavallo di Forcione.

As innovative as it is popular

Toso has been around for some time now and they've managed to pull off the major trick of remaining as relevant and exciting now as when they opened. This Pan-Asian restaurant on Götaplatsen is usually packed and it's a good idea to book well in advance. The kitchen works with local ingredients and Asian flavours, a fusion concept they pull off extremely well.

Gothenburg's only Nikkei restaurant

Drop by The Parlour on Avenyn for an unparalleled flavour experience. The kitchen conjures up exciting Japanese/Peruvian fusion dishes - a cuisine known as Nikkei - and you can choose from dishes such as ceviches, tacos, spring rolls, dumplings and raw food, ideal for sharing with your table. The cocktail lounge serves perfectly blended cocktails that reflect the place's cosmopolitan vibe.

French hotel bistro with Nordic influences

Södra Larm bistro, within the Hotel Flora, combines the best of French, international and Nordic cuisine. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner - come by any day of the week for any meal, or skip the food and take a pew by the bar for something delicious to drink. This international bistro welcomes all kinds of groups, large and small, to their relaxed, welcoming oasis with a lively atmosphere.

Wild ingredients from Nordic nature

This fine-dining restaurant has created a unique gastronomic experience by cooking with local, sustainable and wild ingredients from nature. Tuck into their tasting menu or visit the wine bar where they serve à la carte dishes. Both menus reflect the distinct Nordic seasons - winter, spring, summer and autumn.

Popular and unpretentious

Familjen's welcoming glow has made it a second living room for many regulars and it's an easy place to drop into whether you're after a drink, something simple to eat or a three-course gourmet meal. Simple is best, is the kitchen's motto. The Michelin Guide agrees, awarding Familjen their Bib Gourmand award for excellent food at reasonable prices. Lots of guests come for the cocktail menu, which includes playful elements such as "Burnt butter and apple" and "White chocolate and almond".

New management at well-known address

Ma Cuisine is well-known name on the Gothenburg restaurant scene and it's been at the same address next to the cathedral for more than 20 years. Since 2018, however, the restaurant has been run by a new team, albeit from within the same family, in an updated form. The charming, intimate atmosphere remains, while the menu and drinks list are constantly changing. Seasonal ingredients and Swedish nature provide culinary inspiration and the restaurant's dynamism and passion are tangible.

Popular hangout at Sweden's only urban winery

Sweden's first and only urban winery - Wine Mechanics - is in Gamlestan's Meatpacking district. As well as wine production there's also a winebar and restaurant, where the concept is modern comfort food - seasonal food that makes you feel right at home. There's a special bar menu in the bar, serving oysters and charcuterie alongside their own-produced wine.

Luxurious streetfood and local beer

After an extensive renovation, restaurateur Magnus Söderström's restaurant Monopolet is now housed in the what used to be the Swedish Wine and Sprits Monopoly's garage. Next-level streetfood pairs with locally-produced beers from the bar in rustic surroundings. Look out for pop-ups with exciting names.

Lifestyle restaurant in Linné

Lifestyle restaurant Coco Orangerie on Linnégatan has a passion for both food and design. Share seasonal medium-sized dishes, eat lunch, sip cocktails or treat yourself to brunch with popular classcs. The stylish surroundings draw in groups of friends and families with children alike.

Brasserie with a party feel

The historic Valand building, which has been a party venue since 1886, has seen numerous parties over the years. After a major facelift, the modern brasserie Teatergatan is now a popular fixture in the building. The menu includes everything from oysters to grilled meat dishes and bon viveurs hang out at the bar to start the evening with a cocktail. The party atmosphere is deeply ingrained here.

Cocktails and medium-sized dishes

Perfectly blended cocktails meet medium-sized dishes and snacks at Adamo, a stone's throw from Avenyn. Sip traditional and innovative cocktails, accompanied by bar snacks from olives to oysters and caviar. Food maintains the same high standard as the drinks and is served in the form of medium-sized dishes and pizzas - perfect if you want to order a selection of dishes to share with your table.

Southern hospitality

Brisket & Friends have two restaurants in Stockholm and have now opened up their first restaurant in Gothenburg. Texas-inspired food takes centre stage and brisket is their signature dish. You can also choose from several American sides and vegetarian alternatives as well as a carefully-selected range of beers on tap. Drop by for lunch, dinner or a post-work drink with colleagues in their industrial premises on Victoriagården.

Parisian decadence

Up on the fourth floor of the famous Hotel Pigalle is the hotel restaurant, Atelier. Velvet banquettes and chandeliers create a feeling of turn-of-the-last-century Parisian decadence. The cocktail list follows the same theme and the kitchen also takes its inspiration from France, although the ingredients they use come from local producers.

Clubby lounge vibes at pan-Asian restaurant

Mr Lac has taken Gothenburg by storm with its street vibes and clubby feel. Their aim is to take guests on a thrilling sensory journey. Culinary and design inspiration comes from the major cities of Asian, with their lively streets, skyscrapers and 24/7 action. The menu at this hip Linné restaurant consists of favourite Asian dishes such as pad Thai and panang curry.

The jazz club that finally found a home

If you're in the mood for jazz, Unity is the place to come. The jazz club, which used to be a travelling members' club, has now moved into Kale'i's former premises and opened up to anyone who wants to listen to some groovy jazz. Cheese fondue, whisky and jam nights are just a few of the delights on their events calendar.

Hidden paradise for hedonists

Björn Persson dreamt for many years of the perfect bar, serving everything that made life worth living. And that's just how many of its loyal regulars would describe Björns bar. Only ingredients of the finest quality make it into the kitchen and, as sister restaurant to the larger Koka restaurant, the bar gives its dishes creative, clever twists. Björn himself describes his bar as a "mecca for gourmets, hedonists and pleasure-seekers".